A tragic incident at the Riuniti Hospital in Foggia has led to a violent outburst from the family and friends of a 23-year-old woman from Cerignola, who died during surgery.

The young woman had been involved in a scooter accident weeks prior and succumbed to her injuries during the operation.

In response to her death, approximately fifty people, including her relatives, stormed the hospital, attacking medical staff.

The assault left several healthcare workers injured, with one surgeon suffering facial injuries and a doctor sustaining a hand fracture.

The hospital's management has launched an internal investigation to assess the medical care provided.

The incident has sparked national outrage, prompting calls from political and union leaders for urgent measures to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals.